Sickle Cell Disease: Population Impacts...Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects about 100,000 people in the United States. Most people who have SCD in the United States are...
How Common Is Sickle Cell Disease?...Millions of people around the world live with sickle cell disease (SCD). It is most common in Africa, the Middle East, and...
Blood Tests for Sickle Cell Disease...Regular blood work is an important way to track overall health. It is especially important for people with blood disorders like sickle...
Sickle Cell & Malaria...Sickle cell trait (SCT) is caused by a gene mutation. This mutation changes a protein (hemoglobin) in red blood cells. SCT is...reactionscomments
Sleeves Up for Sickle Cell...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States alone, it is estimated...reactionscomments
A Nigerian Warrior's Story...My name is Ronke, and I am a Nigerian. I am 17 years of age and diagnosed with SS. I discovered my...reactionscomments
Self-Conscious of My Appearance...l had a stroke when l was 5 years old. Growing up has been difficult for me because of my appearance and...reactions1comment
Why? The Moon and My Tears...It's 1996, I am 30 years old, and I just finished my National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) in Nigeria. I was quite...reactionscomments
My Journey as a Sickle Cell Patient...Living with sickle cell disease hasn't been easy for me. I'm 24 years of age and I live in Ghana. Since I...reactionscomments
Lead Poisoning and Sickle Cell Disease...Greetings, I am Paris and I have SS sickle cell disease. My mother was told I would be born with the disease...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell and l...I myself am a 57 year old warrior. Diagnosed at birth, but still don’t know who had the trait or the disease...reactionscomments
My name is Myron, I'm a Kenyan...My journey with sickle cell disease started at five months old. I had a severe pain crisis and I couldn't learn how...reactionscomments
Live the Moment...I am 25 years old and have lived with sickle cell anemia since I was six months old. The crises are the...reactionscomments
Still Kicking at 52...Hello, my name is Tammy and I have been living with sickle cell disease for 52 years. I was born in 1969...reactionscomments
Being Kicked Out of the Hospital...I am currently in the hospital but tonight is going to be my last night unfortunately even though I am still in...reactionscomments
The Importance of Sickle Cell Caregiver Education and How to Help...It has been almost 2 years since my little princess was diagnosed with chronic back pain. In several articles, I have shared...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell Crisis Triggers...Sickle cell disease is a disorder that affects your blood’s ability to carry oxygen throughout your body. It is the most common...
Embracing a Holistic Lifestyle with Sickle Cell...Living with sickle cell is a unique journey that often requires careful consideration of various aspects of our health and well-being. Transitioning...reactionscomments
Nurturing Meaning and Purpose...Life is full of ups and downs, and declining health can sometimes make it challenging to maintain a sense of meaning and...reactionscomments
Avascular Necrosis: Pain, Posture, & Physiotherapy...In my early childhood, the arches of my feet did not fully develop due to a hereditary condition known as flat foot...reactions1comment
